Is pfas a problem in New York drinking water?

PFAS was detected above the EPA limit of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS) in 167 ZIP codes across New York. Check the table above for specific areas. Consider Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon if your ZIP is affected.

How widespread is pfas in New York water?

No pfas detections were reported in New York in the exported EPA records.

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PFAS in New York Drinking Water — 167 Violations

EPA data analysis for pfas in New York drinking water systems

ZipCheckup tracks PFAS in New York drinking water: 0 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 167 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS)). PFAS carries a high health-risk designation.

167

ZIPs with Violations

13%

Violation Rate

4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS)

EPA Limit

High

Health Risk

Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon

Best Filter Method

PFAS Contamination in New York

ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 1,287 ZIP codes in New York. 167 ZIP codes have pfas-related violations on record.

The violation rate for pfas in New York is 13% of all ZIP codes — higher than the national average.

EPA Standard for PFAS

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for pfas is 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS), governed by the PFAS NPDWR (2024). Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Health Effects of PFAS

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are linked to cancer (kidney, testicular), thyroid disease, immune system suppression, reproductive problems, and elevated cholesterol. These "forever chemicals" persist in the body for years.

How to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for pfas removal is Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon. Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see pfas data for your specific water system in New York.

Cities with PFAS Data in New York

199 cities in New York have pfas testing data available.

Albany Albertson Amityville Armonk Babylon Baldwin Baldwinsville Ballston Lake Ballston Spa Batavia Bay Shore Bayport Bellport Bethpage Binghamton Bohemia Brentwood Brewerton Brooklyn Calverton

+ 179 more cities

New York Water Quality Overview: See statewide water quality rankings on the New York water quality page.

Learn more about PFAS: Read the full guide on PFAS in drinking water.

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APA

ZipCheckup. (2026). PFAS in New York Drinking Water — 167 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/new-york/

BibTeX

@misc{zipcheckup-contaminants-pfas-new-york,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{PFAS in New York Drinking Water — 167 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/new-york/}
}

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